Every day is complicated, messy, and full of friction. And every day has glorious or cozy moments worth celebrating. I seldom bother to chronicle the friction and the mess because writing time is fleeting and precious—and childhood even more so. I’d rather capture the small joys that I might forget—or take for granted—if I don’t take time to set them down in words.
(Excerpt from
this post about Real Life, quoted here because I don't want anyone to be under the impression that things are always perfect around here! Heaven knows we are anything but. Perfect, frictionless, orderly? Nope. Happy? Most of the time!)
- Penny in VT: LOL! I meant little tiny Elvises (Elvi?) (Elven?) (Elvis’s?) with a last name of Peterson, but...
- Activities Coordinator: Penny in VT: I live 5 minutes from Graceland. Elvis says, “Hi!”
- Penny in VT: Thanks for the link Lissa, and I love the picture of the “jumping bean” on your twitter page...
- Anna: Since you’ve gotten other advice for induction, I’ll offer mine. Take a nap. (YAY!) On the floor....
- KC: It’s a problem that was reported by the Typepad people. Waiting here too.
Be like the bird
Who, pausing in flight
On limb too slight,
Feels it give way beneath her,
Yet sings,
Knowing she has wings.
—Victor Hugo
Six Things to Include in Your Child's Day:
meaningful work
imaginative play
good books
beauty (art, music, nature)
ideas to ponder and discuss
prayer
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Oh, I love that! That is certainly the case in our house - with both my kids.
Posted on September 19th, 2006 at 12:46 pmIt’s true, too. If Mommy can muster a brave face and sense of adventure, all those adoring children will follow suit.
Posted on September 20th, 2006 at 3:12 am